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A box contains between 20 and 30 sweets.
When shared equally among 4 children, 2 sweets are left over.
When shared equally among 5 children, 1 sweet is left over.
How many sweets are in the box?

Class 6Factors and MultiplesPlaying with Numbers
  • A29
  • B23
  • C52
  • D26

Step-by-Step Solution

Numbers between 20 and 30 leaving remainder 2 when divided by 4: 22, 26, 30. Of these, leaving remainder 1 when divided by 5: 26 (since ). So the box has 26 sweets.
Answer: D) 26

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